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George Vourvoulias' Blog Posts

About George Vourvoulias

George is a founding member and managing member of Harmon, Smith & Vourvoulias L.L.C., a New Orleans law firm. George concentrates his practice in maritime personal injury, construction litigation, personal injury, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, and DUI defense. George Vourvoulias's Google+ Profile

Possible Penalties for DWI Conviction in Louisiana

May 9, 2023 By
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A driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge in Louisiana can be confusing. (It’s often known as a driving under the influence, or DUI, charge in other states.)

Will you have to pay a fine if you’re arrested for DWI? Lose your license? Go to jail? 

The answer depends on a number of factors. In an effort to answer these questions, the experienced DWI attorneys at Harmon, Smith & Vourvoulias address this question in this blog, as well as the potential penalties you stand to face if arrested for DWI in New Orleans.

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Filed Under: Blog, DUI, DWI, Louisiana

What Should I Do To Pursue A Personal Injury Claim in Louisiana?

April 18, 2023 By
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At Harmon, Smith & Vourvoulias, our experienced Louisiana personal injury attorneys have been helping clients face the aftermath of life-changing injuries for decades. 

We are often asked by our clients, “What should I do to pursue a personal injury claim?”

We use a number of criteria in order to help you determine if you should pursue a personal injury claim. There is no standard approach to a personal injury case, but here are a few things to keep in mind when deciding to file suit.

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Pulled over for a DUI in New Orleans?

February 27, 2023 By
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If you have been pulled over for a DUI in New Orleans or anywhere in Louisiana, there is a lot that’s going to happen and it will be happening relatively quickly. 

The criminal justice system in Louisiana doesn’t take drunk or drugged driving lightly, and if you aren’t diligent in protecting your rights, you might find that you pay a heavy penalty or even potentially lose your freedom. 

Here’s what you need to know about protecting your rights during a DUI case, from our New Orleans DUI attorney George Vourvoulias.

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Filed Under: DUI, DWI

3 Ways to Leisurely Spend Your NOLA Labor Day Weekend

August 26, 2014 By
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new orleansAfter the 4th of July life seems to fly by at lightning speed. The summer disappears before your very eyes and all of a sudden it is time to go back to school. Time to return to the laborious homework, teacher-parent meetings, and endless sports games.

Luckily, Labor Day provides that final long weekend before the hectic school year kicks in. You want to relax, take time with family, and soak up a few more New Orleans rays before the summer is through.

Here at Harmon, Smith, & Vourvoulias, LLC, we have the same exact mindset. We thought we’d share a few relaxing ways to spend your weekend! [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Blog, Louisiana

Your Best Friend: The Ignition Interlock

August 20, 2014 By
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ignitionAs you are leaving a friend’s 50th birthday party, your friend runs out to meet you.

“Hey, have you been drinking?” he asks.

You stop dead in your tracks. You have had a few beers, but you also ate a big dinner. Are you okay to drive? You didn’t accept that free martini. Perhaps you are all right, but regardless, your friend convinces you to leave your car at the party and catch a ride with him, not letting you drive.

You were questioning it. Were you okay to drive?  [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Blog, Car Accidents, DWI

In One Night, This Man Saved People’s Money and Lives

August 5, 2014 By
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car crashOn June 22, Alex Sheen could’ve spent his evening at the movies or with friends and family. He could’ve gotten in a workout or taken his dog for a leisurely walk. He could’ve spent the evening watching one of the latest movies on Netflix.

Instead, Alex Sheen spent his Saturday night standing outside of a busy bar offering rides to people he had never met — for free. He stood with a sign saying:

“Hi, my name is Alex. If you have been drinking tonight, I’d like to offer you a free ride home. Someone I know killed a man while drinking and driving one year ago tonight. In honor of the man who died, I’d like to help keep the roads safe. I’ll even bring you back to your car tomorrow.”

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Filed Under: Car Accidents, DUI, DWI

Self-Driving Cars to Eliminate Human Error and Car Accidents?

July 31, 2014 By
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Google Self-Driving Car

“Some 90 percent of [car] accidents involve human error. What if we can make this go away?”

These were the words of Chris Urmson, the director of Google’s self-driving car project. The day when humans no longer drive cars may be sooner than we think and the concept of “driving while impaired” will be no longer.

But would our roads be safer if cars could drive themselves? As an article in the NY Times pointed out, “Robots…don’t need to sleep. Nor do they get drunk or distracted by cellphones.” [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Blog, Car Accidents, Personal Injury

DWI Infographic: Does Smoking Marijuana Impair Driving?

July 24, 2014 By
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The legalization of marijuana in multiple states across the U.S. has raised a very difficult question for many drivers and DWI attorneys. Does marijuana use impair one’s ability to drive?

Marijuana's Effect on Driving

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Marijuana Legalization Complicates Road Safety and DWI Laws

July 15, 2014 By
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Marijuana smoker

With the legalization of marijuana in the United States on the rise, states cannot agree on the best way to keep our roads safe. Drunk driving is much easier to regulate. Police often rely on the Breathalyzer, which can be administered on the roadside, to accurately determine a driver’s blood alcohol content. Alcohol is also much more predictable than marijuana in terms of how the body processes it. Therefore, it holds true for most people that their judgment and functioning is significantly impaired past the legal BAC limit of 0.08 percent.

This is not the case for marijuana. First of all, levels of THC—the psychoactive chemical in marijuana—cannot be detected with a Breathalyzer as can alcohol. In fact, the best measure of THC is through a blood sample, which must be taken at a hospital. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Blog, DUI, DWI, Louisiana, New Orleans

Are You Drunk? DWI Lawyers Explain Field Sobriety Tests

June 26, 2014 By
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Have you had one too many? Police officers in Louisiana will decide if you should be arrested for DWI by administering one, or a few, of the following field sobriety tests, explained by New Orleans DWI attorneys at Harmon, Smith & Vourvoulias, LLC.

Field Sobriety Tests Infographic

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Filed Under: BAC, Blog, DUI, DWI
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